Jugadora

Jugadora is a feminine noun in Spanish meaning a female player, typically a person who plays sports or games. It is the feminine form of the masculine noun jugador.

The term is commonly used to refer to women who participate as players in sports such as fútbol, baloncesto, tenis, and also in board games, card games, and e-sports. It can denote both amateur and professional participants and is often used in team contexts, media reports, and competition results to specify gender.

Grammatically, jugadora is a regular feminine noun. Its plural is jugadoras and it agrees with feminine articles and adjectives, as in la jugadora profesional or dos jugadoras talentosas. The word is frequently paired with modifiers that indicate level, sport, or occupation, for example, la jugadora de fútbol or una jugadora de alto rendimiento.

Context and usage notes: jugadora emphasizes gender and is preferred in contexts where identifying female participation is relevant. In Spanish, gendered forms like jugador/jugadora exist for many occupational or activity-based terms, though usage can vary by region and style guide. In some informal settings, neutral or mixed-gender terms may be used; nevertheless, jugadora remains the standard feminine form when referring to a female player.

See also: Jugador, Deportista, Atleta.